Dec 24, 20 it is a compulsive, atmospheric, imaginationchallenging book and totally unique. Bruce handy on the story of ferdinand, written by munro leaf and illustrated by robert lawson, whose protagonist was the subject of controversy in the late thirties. Pageturner definition of pageturner by merriamwebster. An example of a page turner is a new novel by your favorite author. Its an extraordinarily compelling pageturner that also happens to be a major work of literature. Nov 17, 2019 a real page turner worldrenowned crimewriting author jack rudd visits brokenwood to give a reading at the local book club from his latest novel knife in the back. Set in three time periods, 1935 england, second world war england and france, and presentday england, it covers an upperclass girls halfinnocent mistake that ruins lives, her adulthood in the shadow of that mistake, and a reflection on the nature of writing. Definitively the most irresistible pageturner ive read. Dec 15, 2017 bruce handy on the story of ferdinand, written by munro leaf and illustrated by robert lawson, whose protagonist was the subject of controversy in the late thirties. Synonyms for pageturner at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. American heritage dictionary of the english language, fifth edition. Drama, suspense, romance, comedy, this book has it all. We will not remove any content for bad language alone, or for being critical of a book.
Mystery, suspense, relentless pacing, high stakes, secrets within secrets all of these things contribute to a books place among the ranks of pageturners. Le carre can always be counted on to deliver a good read. She needed escape, a pageturner that wasnt so intense that it would stress her out, so romantic that shed fall apart, or so violent shed lose sleep. In essence, a true pageturner, whether it be an epic romance, a psychological thriller, or a murdermystery, grabs you by both arms and doesnt let go until youre winded, exhausted, and begging. Quirky features like these make the novel a real pageturner.
The next book i read i want it to be a real pageturner, i want to read a really. Captivating writing on such diverse topics makes this book a page. It is a compulsive, atmospheric, imaginationchallenging book and totally unique. Informal a very interesting, exciting, or suspenseful book, usually a novel. Real life is a new kind of campus novel the new yorker. My mother graduated from college in the 19 a womans college in the 1950s the same womens college, i attended by the way. Jul 14, 2014 a real pageturner thats what some people say about certain books. Best page turner books to read in 2017 todays post is for all the passionate binge readers from out there. The future of books is a real page turner the government is seeking the publics help over whether paper books will eventually be superseded by electronic versions. The future of books is a real pageturner the government is seeking the publics help over whether paper books will. Synonyms antonyms definitions examples parts of speech. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Pageturner definition, a book so exciting or gripping that one is compelled to read it very rapidly.
With page cooper anderson, clyde baldo, jeanine bartel, amanda brooke lerner. Sophie hannahs top 10 pageturners books the guardian. Scientific american, 1880 in the tumultuous year 1968, i was living in new york city in. Atonement is a 2001 british metafiction novel written by ian mcewan. When i go to the beach, i dont want a book that i have to focus closely oni prefer a real pageturner. Turners worship of qualities that she will never possess groups her with the men whose ships sail forever on the horizon. Ive had a lot of these experiences but the one that sticks out most in my head was in a college english class, brit lit 1890 to 1950. Were going to talk about page turners published in 2017, and then you proceed to reading about page turners to read in 2018. A real page turner worldrenowned crimewriting author jack rudd visits brokenwood to give a reading at the local book club from his latest novel knife in the back. English language learners definition of pageturner. It can also be used to describe any really interesting or engrossing situation where you cant wait to see what comes next. In fact, every book on this list is an undeniable, unimpeachable, unputdownable pageturner. The most addictive pageturners of all time 574 books.
The only content we will consider removing is spam, slanderous attacks on other members, or extremely offensive content eg. My brothers highest praise for a book is that it impacted his sleep, meaning it was so good he couldnt put it down to go to bed. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Sep 12, 2017 best page turner books to read in 2017 todays post is for all the passionate binge readers from out there. The act of using a hollow book with a hole in the spine to give a descrete hand job. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Its a great read and for anyone for whom fertility is an issue. Jun 29, 2015 i set everything aside for this book and kept my copy long after i had burned read soldi was a starving student after all that english bible. Top synonyms for pageturner other words for pageturner are fascinating book, page turner and suspenser. Colin trevorrows single mother drama is no pageturner. The definition of a page turner is a really good book that you dont want. Its the shoe prints that matter, norstrom takes us on her personal journey from relationship to toxic relationship and back to a place of health. Some of my books, actually, have earned the declaration and i always thought, well, thats a curious thing to say.
Realpage property management software and real estate. Best page turner books to read in 2017 flipsnack blog. The time is close at hand when the scattered members of the civilized communities will be as closely united, as far as instant telephonic communication is concerned, as the various members of the body are by the nervous system. A pageturner is a person employed to turn sheet music pages for a soloist or accompanist, often a pianist, usually during a performance while some music is arranged so that the pages end at places where the musician can spare one hand to turn them, this is not always possible.
Take a rain check to be a real page turner in the same boat. It felt so real everyone ive handed this book to agrees its one of the most riveting recent reads theyve come across. Pageturner definition in the cambridge english dictionary. Synonyms for page turner at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions.
I set everything aside for this book and kept my copy long after i had burned read soldi was a starving student after all that english bible. As a general rule we do not censor any content on the site. May 14, 2015 mystery, suspense, relentless pacing, high stakes, secrets within secrets all of these things contribute to a book s place among the ranks of pageturners. Pageturner significado, definicao em dicionario ingles.
Page turner books bookstore kent, washington facebook. Popular page turner books meet your next favorite book. When the story of ferdinand was fodder for the culture. Its perfectly serviceable murder mystery, but what sets it apart is the way the writer steeps you in little details of everyday living in mainland china. Even though we know the outcome, the story is a pageturner. What is most peculiar about the passage, though, is the implicit comparison between mrs. Taylors writing revolves around and around the term real life, creating a current that worries its meaning throughout the novel. A page turner is a person employed to turn sheet music pages for a soloist or accompanist, often a pianist, usually during a performance while some music is arranged so that the pages end at places where the musician can spare one hand to turn them, this is not always possible. A very interesting, exciting, or suspenseful book, usually a novel. It becomes a fantasy, a nightmare, a feint at superiority. The best page turner ive ever read is death of a red heroine, by qiu xiaolong, a police procedural set in shanghai written in 2000. Whether its a poignant, unsettling vision of the future or a breathless, literary picture of the past, these books promise to be chockfull of stayupallnight plots, mustread insights, and discussionworthy characters.
A real pageturner thats what some people say about certain books. It can also be used to describe any really interesting or engrossing situation where you cant wait to s. Page turner dictionary definition page turner defined. When the story of ferdinand was fodder for the culture wars. Pageturner definition and meaning collins english dictionary. What makes a novel a pageturner, besides a great story line, is pacing. Page turner books is my list that fits this criteria. Realpage offers property management software and real estate management software for multifamily, singlefamily, seniorliving, commercial, and more. The definition of a page turner is a really good book that you dont want to put down because you want to see what will happen. The meaning behind the many colors of indias holi festival. A pageturner is an interesting book with plots that keep the. Sophie hannah s the carrier won crime thriller of the year at the specsavers national book awards. What is most peculiar about the passage, though, is the. I read everything dl writes, just as i buy every update to quicken.
Some of my books, actually, have earned the declaration and i always thought, well, thats a. Rowling, the girl with the dragon tattoo by stieg larsson, the da vinci code. Pageturner definition of pageturner by the free dictionary. See more ideas about page turner, antiques and silver. He visits but never leaves, falling victim to a method of murder portrayed in his own book. Jessicas writing is easy and flowing and the book is a real pageturner. Page turner dictionary definition page turner defined yourdictionary. Grammywinner tina turner rose to fame in the 1960s by singing and performing with thenhusband ike turner, later enjoying an international solo career with hits like whats love got to do with it. Pageturner definition is an engrossing book or story. The phrase originated within the world of books and reading and is still used in the same context. The really sad thing is that this is a movie with some intriguing characters that has some real comic. Pageturner meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. In the end, what really makes this book a pageturner is the nagging question of what happened to gabriella hartman. Amazing that some prejudices remained even when i graduated college.
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